Interesting Facts
- Their nests are often parasitized by Brown-headed Cowbirds.
- It is also known as Le Conte’s Bunting.
- They were once known as “stink birds”, because they were often chosen over Quail by hunting dogs.
- Are much more commonly heard than seen. One survey of Le Conte’s identified 86 males by sound, but only 8 of those males by sight.
- Very few Le Conte’s have ever been banded. Between 1967 and 1984, only 355 were actually banded, and none were ever re-captured.
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